(Mis)Understanding Indo Lingo
By: Jason Hue, first published in Jakarta Expat The Indonesian language teaches its speakers to be respectful, hence people are often addressed with the salutation of...
And the Winner is…
Congratulations Awis Shinoda, your picture will be featured on Latitudes in February! You win a Sweex Digital Key Chain that let's you take up to 69 of your favorite...
The mohawk crusade
Punks are the latest victims of Aceh’s Shariah bylaws James Balowski Demonstrating in solidarity for Aceh’s punks Negasi http://negasi-negasi.blogspot.com A...
Tom Yum Recipe: Spring it up with a bowl of spicy sweet and sour soup!
By: Erna Dyanty This recipe originates from Thailand but has been picked up and is famous almost everywhere in the world. If you had this before in a Thai restaurant,...
The Sinulog Festival in the Philippines: PIT SENYOR & Grateful Hearts!
By: Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan PIT SENYOR! The Sinulog Festival is one of the most interesting times of the year for Filipinos; especially for the devotees of the Holy...
Beautiful Lombok and its rapid transformation
By: Ed Caffin Lombok, nestled between Bali and Sumbawa, is a stunningly beautiful island. It consists of green mountains and highlands, lush and fertile lowlands and...
Indonesian Batik: A living Heritage, Jakarta & Solo
On January 25th, 2012 the exhibition "Indonesian Batik: A living Heritage" opens its doors for Batik enthusiasts at Galeri Nasional, Jakarta. Galeri Nasional Jl....
From the Chalkboard to the Blackboard: Project Buckhunger Feeds Street Kids in Cambodia
By: Gabi Yetter Not long ago, Johnny Phillips spent his days cooking lobster risotto and filet mignon for well-heeled patrons of his upscale restaurants. Today,...
Chinese New Year Cake: Nian Gao Recipe
By: Maya Liem The celebration of Chinese New Year never goes without food. A special cake which is made only for the celebration of Chinese New Year is called...
Still an age of activism
Left-wing politics are fragmented, but left-wing ideas are surprisingly influential Edward Aspinall A tradition of mass action is one of the inheritances...
